Engino Discovering STEM Paleontology: Learning About Dinosaurs, Building Toys for Kids Ages 9+ (6 Models to Build)
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SKU: STEM09
Specifications
9+
Appropriate
Ages
125
Pieces
6
Models to
Build
1
Printed
Instructions
6
Online 3D
Instructions
Case Pack Details
Description
Description
Engino’s Discovering STEM Paleontology: How Dinosaurs Lived brings the world of dinosaurs to life through engineering and science. Kids ages 9+ can build motorized dinosaur models including a Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, and Ankylosaurus using Engino’s patented snap-fit system. The included booklet combines fascinating theory, experiments, and a quiz to connect building with real scientific concepts like momentum and mass. With a printed instruction for 1 model and digital 3D instructions for all builds, children can confidently create and explore while developing critical STEM skills. Whether for home learning or classroom use, this set combines fun, discovery, and hands-on education in one prehistoric adventure.
What’s in the Box & Why It Matters
What’s in the Box & Why It Matters
Models Kids Can Build
Models Kids Can Build
Who It’s For
Who It’s For
Learning Benefits
Learning Benefits
James Elwood, Austin, TX
The quality of the plastic and connectors is excellent. We’ve built and rebuilt the same set many times, and it still feels brand new.
Priya Nanda, San Jose, CA
We gave an Engino STEM kit as a birthday gift — it completely outshined the other toys! It keeps our son engaged for hours while teaching him valuable skills.
Ali Khan, Toronto, ON
The instructions are super clear and visual. My 8-year-old was able to build models all by himself within minutes. Great confidence booster!
Sarah Thompson, Chicago, IL
We tried several robotics kits before this, but Engino stands out. It’s not just plug-and-play — kids actually learn how the parts work.
Building
Score depends on the number of parts and connecting points The ENGINO building system has a patented design of the parts which allows connectivity of up to 6 sides simultaneously, while the unique extendable components lead to builds that were previously unthinkable, unleashing kids' creativity and imagination. Sets include printed step-by-step instructions for the main models, but also online through our kidCAD™ interactive app.
Mechanics
Score depends on the number of mechanical parts ENGINO Mechanics System consists of around 150+ different components, including new wheels and axles, beams and connectors and some impressive locking technologies, that are all ® compatible with the Classic ENGINO building system parts. With gears and pulleys models can be engineered to become functionable, by changing speed, direction of motion or torque!
Motors
Score depends on the number of motors The ability to animate technical models using motors is the first step before introducing Robotics. Motorized sets ® can bring your ENGINO inventions to life, offering young learners the ultimate engineering adventure.
Coding
Score depends on sensor's type and quantity Real robots need a controller with microprocessor and sensor inputs and ® various outputs. ENGINO 's patenting methodology of teaching coding starts with manual programming, moves on to virtual simulation, then to drag& drop flow diagrams and even to textual programming, powered by our KEIRO™ and ENVIRO™ software.
Theory
Score depends on amount of STEM/STEAM theory Even though theory learning is often limited to a sterile, mechanical memorization of textbooks, with ® ENGINO kids are engaged through colorful content enriched with interesting facts about the underlying technology which drives the models of each set.
Quiz & Activities
Score depends on number and complexity of exercises By solving fun exercises and quizzes, which are included in the educational ® booklet of most ENGINO sets, also available online, kids will be able to challenge their newly acquired knowledge and test what they have learnt!
Experiments
Score depends on number of experiments In order to foster scientific learning in childhood and get kids interested in learning about science, it is crucial to provide them with hands-on activities that they can explore on their own. Many sets incorporate innovative experimental activities that follow inquiry based learning whereby children can discover by themselves the technological or scientific principles relating to the set.
Open Projects
Score depends on the number and complexity of parts Kids are by nature endowed with inexhaustible imagination and creativity and parents are always looking for ways to enhance and cultivate these ® remarkable qualities. ENGINO system’s inherent design allows easy modification and reconfiguration of the models, empowering kids to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to envision and build their own ideas and not only those proposed by our research team!
Build future-ready skills with hands-on STEM learning
Learn 21st Century Skills with Engino
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Cognitive Skills
Enhance mental processes including attention, memory, and reasoning through engaging activities that challenge and develop thinking capabilities.
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Problem-Solving Thinking
Learn to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems using systematic approaches and innovative solutions.
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Engineering Thinking
Develop the ability to design, build, and optimize systems while understanding how things work and how to improve them.
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Scientific Investigation
Master the scientific method through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and evidence-based conclusions.
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Computational Thinking & ICT
Break down complex problems into manageable parts and develop algorithmic thinking alongside digital literacy skills.
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Design Thinking, Creativity & Innovation
Foster creative problem-solving, innovative thinking, and user-centered design approaches to create meaningful solutions.
Logical Thinking Problem
Design Thinking
Innovation & Creativity
Scientific Method
Customer Reviews
I bought this for my 9 year old nephew. He said he enjoyed putting it together. He did need some help from his older brother getting the tail and the leg to stay on but they finally got it.
Learning About Dinosaurs set is a great STEM toy gift for motivated kids aged 9 and above, providing that they are interested in construction and dinosaurs. The set comes with 5 motorized dinosaur models that are rather complicated to build, but the level of difficulty makes the final completion even more satisfying. However, unmotivated children may quickly get tired or frustrated trying to assemble the models. Despite the challenging nature of the set, it should be fine if an adult or order child can help them get over the difficult parts. The quality of the components is very good and the end result is a durable, functioning toy that kids should be able to enjoy for a long time.
My daughter loved building this kit with my husband. It was fairly easy, but we did have some problems during the process. I think this would be a great gift for any little Dino lover who has an adult that could help them.
This was for a 11 year old boy and he could put it together all by himself but he did say some of the parts were hard to take apart and he also did not like that there was only instructions for only two dinosaurs. If you want to make the others you have to go online to get the instructions. But he thought it was really neat with the motor to make the head move;). Overall a great learning project to use their minds and hands.
This is such a great gift. My 7-year-old son loves it and was able to build it and play with it just fine on his own, though it took concentration and quite a bit of time, which actually just makes it better in my eyes. This is now a go-to toy for gifting when my son has birthday parties to go to of classmates I don't know as well (or one I knew was also a dinosaur lover... double win!!). This is always a hit. I think the best age range is at least 7 and probably good up through 10 or so. An 11 or 12-year-old would still probably enjoy it too if they like other building blocks toys, but I'm not sure I'd gift it to a kid that age unless I knew them well enough to know he or she would be interested in it. Very pleased with this fun and educational gift!
FAQs
What is the appropriate age to play with ENGINO?
The ENGINO system has been tested with children with the association of teachers and the department of Education of the University of Cyprus. It has been found that small models can be built even by 5 years old children. Bigger and complex models are more suited to 8-12 year olds, and our robotics and mega sets are targeting both youngsters and grown-ups as being more hobby items.
What if I lose some parts or manuals? Can I get replacements?
You can buy parts, instructions and books at a very low price from our online shop.
How is the quantity of parts compared to value for money?
Usually construction toys refer to the number of parts contained in a set as an indication of the set's building value. With ENGINO system this reference does not actually apply because the system is unique and the design of the parts allows multiple connectivity in all directions at the same time. As a result, there is no need for intermediate connectors between rods while ENGINO rods are also connectors! The ENGINO system can be described as a combination of the brick system and the spatial "connectors and rod" system. As of that, with ENGINO to build a model you only need around half the parts that you would require with any other conventional system! Furthermore, as ENGINO parts are bigger, the model is also bigger and more manageable. Parts are not easily lost and sets can combine together to create an infinite number of builds. Because the "number of parts" is actually misleading, we have introduced a new term called "connecting points" that indicates how many connections are possible with the particular parts contained in each set.
How many product ranges do you offer?
We offer 14 series that total to 85 products covering a wide range of price, age and choice.
INVENTOR BASIC SERIES- has been developed for maximizing creativity and imagination. In this range many different models can be created from a wide range of themes, from cars to motorbikes, from planes to cranes, from structures to machines, from animals to robots!
INVENTOR PRO SERIES- is the ultimate range and it is more suitable for intermediate and advanced users who literally play to invent! The models created with these sets are bigger and more elaborate and also incorporate technical features. The advanced motor included can be powered with the wired remote control, but it is also connectable to the ENGINO Solar panel and the new ENGINO Robotics Platform (ERP).
INVENTOR UPGRADE SERIES- has been created to allow users to expand their existing sets without having to buy the bigger sets at full cost. These lower upgrade sets begin from the 20 models set and cover each step up to 80 models set.
SOLAR POWER SERIES- uses photovoltaic panels to drive the various models and also have hybrid functions, in-line with the latest technological trends. Global warming and climate change has brought to our attention the need to save the planet by reducing carbon emissions.
MEGA STRUCTURES SERIES- demonstrates the ability of ENGINO to build huge models of impressive size and style. The series covers famous structures such as the Eiffel Tower and technological marvels such as the London Eye.
ECO BUILDS SERIES- is based on a new innovation of ENGINO toy system which connects sustainable beech wood with plastic. The use of wood reduces significantly the plastic parts and leads to more efficient recycling making this product an environmental friendly solution.
PICO BUILDS SERIES- is an ideal low cost entry to the award winning ENGINO toy system. With each set children can build a fully functional model with specialized colors to highlight the particular model.
PICO SPINNERS SERIES- is a new range of colorful spinners. Each set contains a special spinner support component, a printed color disk and a library of ENGINO parts. When all 4 sets are combined, 3 models of planes and helicopters can be assembled!
ENGINO ROBOTICS PLATFORM (ERP) is specially designed for younger children and takes into account the most modern pedagogical principles of learning. ERP intellectual development is approached as an upward expanding spiral in which children must constantly reconstruct the ideas formed at earlier levels with new higher order concepts acquired at the next level.
MECHANICAL SCIENCE SERIES- has been developed for schools and individuals who want to combine theory with practice. The series deals with the core subjects of mechanics and simple machines in a fascinating and enjoyable way, leading children to the attainment of knowledge through experiments and hands on activities. It also extends to cover other important science subjects such as structures, bridges, Newtons laws and renewable energy.
How ecological are ENGINO sets?
ENGINO pays much attention to the manufacturing and distribution of ecological products. All products are environmentally friendly because they can be recycled. ENGINO offers solar products where the motor is powered by solar panel instead of batteries. We have also launched the award winning series of Eco Builds which is based on a new innovation of ENGINO toy system connecting sustainable beech wood with plastic parts. The use of wood reduces significantly the plastic parts and leads to more efficient recycling, making this product an environmental friendly solution.